Winter Stories & Comfort: A December Gathering with “The Winter People,” Cranberry Baked Brie, and a Fireside Toddy

Let's be honest: There’s no month more tailor-made for book clubs than December. Outside, the wind’s howling, snow is threatening to pile up, and the sun clocks out by 4:30. It’s the perfect excuse to pull up a chair, pile on the blankets, and hunker down with friends over strong drinks, hot snacks, and a story built for cold nights. This month at RED (Read, Eat, Drink), we’re leaning into the freeze — not by wishing it away, but by celebrating books where the weather isn’t

Picture this at your next book club gathering: powdered sugar everywhere, someone yelling “whoa!” at a peanut butter-bacon cocktail, or a copy of Jenny Lawson’s “Furiously Happy” open in someone’s lap while they’re cackling so hard their drink goes up their nose. At RED, that’s just how we like it—messy, cheerful, and a little absurd. Because this November, we’re doubling down on our theme of staying positive in the face of chaos, with a gathering that proves laughter really

November at RED (Read, Eat, Drink) is all about slowing down and savoring the small things. We’re taking inspiration from Little Women — the little acts that bring us together. Read: Little Women Eat: Gingerbread candied nuts Drink: Slow Cooker Irish Coffee Book club magic is found in the tiny moments shared at the table.